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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.78, 6,412.23 and 2,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.78, 6,412.23 and 2,194.30 is: 3,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.78 : 6,412.23 = 2,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.78/6,412.23 = 2,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.78x = 6,412.23 × 2,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.78x = 14,070,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070,356.29/4,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.25

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